White House UFC Event
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A federal judge has allowed the White House to host a UFC event on its South Lawn, rejecting a lawsuit that sought to block it. The event is planned to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
Topuria shoves Gaethje at White House press conference before UFC fight
- UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria shoved interim title holder Justin Gaethje at a press conference in Washington D.C. before their fight on Sunday. - The event, UFC Freedom 250, is scheduled to take place on the White House South Lawn as part of American independence celebrations. - Gaethje responded to the shove by laughing and questioning Topuria's behavior in front of the Lincoln Memorial…
Topuria shoves opponent at White House face-off ahead of fight
- MMA fighter Ilia Topuria pushed his opponent Justin Gaethje during a face-off at the White House. - The event, UFC Freedom 250, coincides with President Trump's birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversa…
White House UFC event spotlights Trump's decades-long partnership with Dana White
- An Ultimate Fighting Championship event will be held on the White House lawn on Sunday, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday and Flag Day. - The event highlights a partnership between Tru…
Judge Allows White House to Host UFC 'Ultimate Fight' Show
- A federal judge allowed the White House to host an "ultimate fight" (UFC) show on its South Lawn. - The event is planned to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday…
US court allows combat sports event on Trump's birthday near White House
- A US court has permitted a controversial combat sports event to proceed on the White House grounds for U.S. President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. - Opponents failed to block the event, with the co…
Trump to host UFC cage fight for 80th birthday on White House lawn
- President Donald Trump is hosting an 80th birthday celebration featuring a UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn. - The $60 million event, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," is funded by UFC, with Tru…
Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with UFC fight at White House
- Donald Trump is hosting a UFC fight event at the White House to celebrate his 80th birthday on June 12, 2026. - The event, named "UFC Freedom 250," features 14 UFC competitors and a custom-built rin…
WATCH LIVE: UFC Freedom 250 holds news conference ahead of White House fight on Trump's birthday
- A news conference for UFC Freedom 250 is being held at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of a fight on President Trump's birthday. - The event features a unique, custom-built Octagon arena on the White Hou…
Trump's 80th Birthday to Feature Unprecedented UFC Event at White House
- U.S. President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday with an unprecedented Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event at the White House gardens on Sunday. - The event, UFC Freedom 250, marks 250 years …
Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House
- A federal judge rejected a lawsuit seeking to block the UFC event at the White House. - Residents alleged the event violated restrictions and the structure was built unlawfully. - The judge found th…